Every Instagram Filter, Definitively Ranked

Choosing the right Instagram filter is an agonizing decision. Do I want to be mysterious and moody with Brannan, or light and ethereal with Amaro? Do I look tanner with Earlybird or Kelvin? One could spend hours tapping back and forth between selections.

Fortunately, your choices are about to be winnowed down significantly, because as all Instagrammers know, there are some filters that are far superior to others.

Here's the definitive ranking of Instagram filters, from best to absolute worst. We took the liberty of reminding you what these filters look like on a couple of stereotypical photos. Feel free to disagree with us in the comments below!